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Around one hour north of Atlanta, Dawsonville is home to the southern terminus of the famous Appalachian Trail, which starts at Springer Mountain, accessible from Amicalola Falls State Park. The area has a tradition with moonshine and NASCAR, and is known as the stomping grounds of race car driver Bill Elliott. In the fall, pumpkin patches and farm fun attract visitors to this scenic North Georgia town.
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Amicalola Falls State Park
Dawsonville is ideal for outdoors lovers, especial...

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Know someone tight on living space who loves to travel? Here are nine gift ideas for that hard-to-shop-for millennial in your life.
When the holiday season comes, who is the hardest to shop for person on your list? Likely those city-dwelling millennials who usually have everything they need. But you might consider buying them items that fit into their jetsetting lifestyles, or that help organize their often tiny living spaces.
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If your loved ones live in big ci...

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A quick drive from downtown Atlanta and home to more than 200 restaurants, unique attractions and more than 750 acres of parkland, Alpharetta is a perfectly positioned destination full of things to see and do. The music scene features both big-name touring acts and regional performers in a variety of venues. With major company headquarters, beautiful neighborhoods, a historic downtown and events throughout the year, Alpharetta is a a must-see community in metro Atlanta.
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If you're looking for rest and relaxation, spa treatments, yoga classes or just a quiet place to recharge, these wellness retreats around Georgia are right for you. Take advantage of the various treatments that these facilities offer. If you can’t find one that suits your needs, you can also create your own!
You might know it as a family-friendly getaway for its gardens, holiday lights and onsite accommodations, but did you know that Callaway Resort & Gardens also has wellness retreats? Theme...

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Founded in 1803 by cotton plantation owners, Statesboro, Georgia, was damaged by the Civil War. It was also the site of a 1906 college that eventually became Georgia Southern University, one of the state's largest. The small-town atmosphere features charming shops and restaurants, historic buildings, and plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained.
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The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse is made up of 30 acres of indoor and outdoor fun, including a golf range, mini golf course, batting...

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The area now known as Cartersville was the home to Native American tribes dating back thousands of years. Settled by European immigrants in 1854, the city became the county seat after the destruction of nearby Cassville during Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign during the Civil War. Located a short drive from downtown Atlanta, the area has outdoor attractions like Lake Allatoona and the trails at Red Top Mountain, as well as a thriving downtown with shops, restaurants and museums.
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Named for the General Marquis de Lafayette, who visited the region, LaGrange was founded in 1828. The area's economy was then based on cotton plantations. After the Civil War, it shifted into textiles, bringing the rise of wealthy families like the Callaways, who made their fortune in textile, agriculture, and five and dime stores. Home to one of the state's largest lakes, modern LaGrange has a thriving arts scene, with music, arts and a popular downtown.
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Originally inhabited by the Creek Indians, the city of Columbus was settled in 1828, named for Christopher Columbus. It was an important shipping port and in 1909, became home to the U.S. Army's Camp Benning (now Fort Benning). Set along the Chattahoochee River on the border with Alabama, Columbus has become a popular spot for outdoor lovers with the largest urban whitewater course in the world and a zipline across the river. The thriving downtown has plentiful attractions, restaurants and sh...

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Blackbeard is the most well-known pirate to roam the Seven Seas. This year is the 300th anniversary of the end of his reign of terror, celebrated throughout the U.S.
November 22, 2018, is the 300th anniversary of the death of infamous pirate Blackbeard, who trolled the Caribbean and the colonies, including the modern-day Carolinas. He is part of the cultural lexicon and lore for his rumored buried treasure and iconic facial hair. Originally a privateer, a sort of captain for hire, he...

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Called the “Queen City of the Mountains,” Gainesville, Georgia, was settled in the 1800s by European settlers. It hosted 1996 Olympic rowing and kayaking events on the 38,000-acre Lake Sidney Lanier. Nearby Road Atlanta, a world-renowned road racing course, hosts the Petit LeMans every year. Downtown Gainesville has countless shops, restaurants and attractions, including science and nature centers, arts galleries and Civil War landmarks.
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Drop a line and stay awhile in Gainesville...

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Officially settled in the 1950s, Peachtree City has been named as one of the best places to live in the United States. It boasts more than 100 miles of paved golf cart paths, which is the way most locals get around. The area has been captured on film, including hits like "Spider Man: Homecoming" and "Fried Green Tomatoes." The thriving downtown has plenty of local shops and restaurants.
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Golf Cart Tours
See the city through with Golf Cart Paths Through Peachtree City, a tour compa...

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While Atlanta may have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown, it’s not the only place he left his mark in Georgia. Jan. 19, 2019, marks Dublin’s 25th anniversary MLK Parade, which runs through downtown with more than 175 floats, making it the second largest in the state. While you’re there, be sure to stop by Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Park, featuring a mural that honors Dr. King. It's located across the street from First African Baptist Church, where he gave his first speech when he wa...

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The retail, dining and residential complex we know as Ponce City Market opened in 2014 in the old Sears, Roebuck & Co. building, which dates back to 1926. Sears used it as both a retail store and regional headquarters, bringing in thousands of jobs before moving out in 1979.
The building was home to City Hall East in the 1990s before it was purchased by developer Jamestown. Connected to the Old Fourth Ward and the Atlanta BeltLine, this building – encompassing more than 2 million square feet ...

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The Creek Indians were the first inhabitants of the area that would later become known as Macon, settled by Europeans in 1809. Named for North Carolina statesman Nathaniel Macon, the economy thrived thanks to the Ocmulgee River. A number of colleges and universities were set up nearby, including Wesleyan College and Mercer University. In the 1960s, it was ground zero for the music industry thanks to Capricorn Records and artists like the Allman Brothers Band and Otis Redding.
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